'The White Queen': History, as told by Philippa Gregory and Starz

Based on the novels of
Philippa Gregory ("The Other Boleyn Girl"),
"The White Queen" tells the historical story of the War of the Roses. Starz presented the series at the TCA press tour, bringing English history to super-dramatic life.

Honestly, it looks like it will be a wild ride.

The central character of "The White Queen" is Elizabeth Woodville (
Rebecca Ferguson), the wife of King Edward IV (
Max Irons) of England in the 15th century. Following this commoner's marriage to the King, the story continues to follow Elizabeth through many court-set dramas. Romance, violence and even witchcraft figure into what happens next.

In addition to Gregory, Ferguson and Irons, the TCA presentation featured
James Frain (Lord Warwick),
Janet McTeer (Jacquetta Woodville) and screenwriter Emma Frost.